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Windows 7: slow check for Windows updates

For the past couple of weeks my check for Windows updates has been intolerably slow or never completes. An internet search revealed a couple of manual KB manual update solutions. I checked one of the recommended solutions and found that the suggested KB updates have been installed (KB3138612, KB3145739).

I don't know if the following is significant or not: so I will include it here. I installed a program named GWX Control Panel to eliminate the nagging to upgrade to Windows 10. This was installed a few months ago, and there were no noticeable negative results.

slow check for Windows updates

Windows update cannot currently check for updatesHello,
I recently reinstall my windows x64 ultimate edition and after several installations (microsoft updates and some drivers on my own), it appears that microsoft update is failing.
When I look at the control panel/windows update windows there is no error code, juste the white cross with a...

Windows Updates & Activation

Windows could not check for updates automatically (Important) -V. SlowHi,
I seem to be having some issues here which I believe are linked to a recent failure to run updates. There are two main issues.
1. I have the message in my Action centre - "Windows could not check for updates automatically (Important)" which is a red flag item.
2. My laptop is now so slow...

Windows Updates & Activation

Windows Check for updates keeps running-all installation/updates failI have never posted on a forum before so apologies if I am doing this wrong. The problem started when I tried to plug in my (new) iphone to my Dell pc. The device was not detected so I tried to update my itunes software - update failed and I received a Windows 7 error. After searching through...

Windows Updates & Activation

Windows Update cannot currently check for updatesI get this message when I check for updates....
"Windows Update cannot currently check for updates because the service is not running. You may need to restart your computer"
The Check for Updates option in the Windows Update window, has a red shield with a cross in it, and I get the "Windows...

Windows Updates & Activation

Windows Can't Check For Updates AutomaticallyGetting error code:
80070005
I have made sure I am logged in as administrator.
Also tried rebooting PC, modem and router.
Done Malware and Virus scans.
I'm also having trouble installing updates from online services. I think these problems are related.

Windows Updates & Activation

Windows Update cannot currently check for updatesHello Everyone:
I am unable to receive Windows updates. Even manual updates won't work. This seems to have started when I upgrade my Hard Drive to a Momentus xt 750GB (Hybrid Drive)
I combed the network and try all solution suggested. I reverted to drive images made at various time. No luck.
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